The ImmuNerds discuss how a cellular long non-coding RNA binds to an innate RNA sensor and regulates virus-induced interferon production to prevent damage to the host.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Stephanie Langel, and Cynthia Leifer

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• Host lncRNA binds RIG-I (Cell)
• Microbe Art at virology blog
• Letters read on Immune 13
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